PSY-343: Animal Behavior

Department
Credits 4.00
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Instructional Method
Lecture
Studies animal behavior from many perspectives, including the role of genetics and the environment, hormonal influences and neurobiology of behavior. Consideration of evolutionary causes and consequences. Topics include the organization and development of behavior, foraging and feeding, anti-predator behavior, mating and reproductive behavior, parenting, social behavior and animal communication. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory/field experience. Prerequisites: BIO-230 or PSY-101. [4 credits]